We are still connecting! It just looks a little different.
Our team is embracing technology to find new ways to connect and stay in contact with our people with ALS and Caregivers. Please take a look below to see what virtual connection groups & workshops we have in store for the coming weeks.
October 27
Austin Connection Group – 12:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jennifer.
October 28
Brewed Awakenings – 7:30 a.m.
A support group for women caregivers of someone with ALS.
Questions? Contact Tonya.
November 2
Grupo de apoyo de cuidadores virtuales para hispanohablantes/Virtual Spanish-Speaking Caregiver Support Group – 11 a.m.
Para cuidadores de alguien con ELA/For anyone involved in the care of a loved one with ALS
¿Preguntas? Contacta con Tonya.
November 3
Houston Caregiver Group – 6:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jennifer.
November 4
Veteran’s Caregiver Interview – 11 a.m.
A National Family Caregivers Month Special Event with ALS veteran caregiver, Lara Garey.
Questions? Contact Tonya.
San Antonio Caregiver Group – 1 p.m.
Questions? Contact Steve.
North Texas Connection Group – 7 p.m.
Questions? Contact Steve.
November 5
Austin Caregiver Group – 12 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jennifer.
November 8
Men’s Caregiver Group – 11 a.m.
A support group for men caregivers of someone with ALS.
Questions? Contact Tonya.
November 9
Bereavement Support Group – 11 a.m.
For those who have lost a loved one to ALS.
Questions? Contact Tonya.
Navigating ALS Session 3: Employment & Insurance – 12:30 p.m.
For newly diagnosed families.
Questions? Contact Jennifer.
November 10
Trauma Informed Yoga with Ebony Smith at YOGA N DA HOOD – 12 p.m.
A National Family Caregivers Month Special Event
Questions? Contact Tonya.
November 11
Brewed Awakenings – 7:30 a.m.
A support group for women caregivers of someone with ALS.
Questions? Contact Tonya.
San Antonio Connection Group – 12:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Steve.
Corpus Christi Caregiver Group – 3 p.m.
Questions? Contact Linda.
November 15
Panel Discussion: ALS Clinical Care and the Future of Research – 12 p.m.
Panelists include special guests, Dr. Stanley Appel from the ALS Clinic at Houston Methodist, Dr. Daragh Heitzman from the ALS Clinic at Texas Neurology, and Dr. Jeffrey Tramonte from the Emory Bellard ALS Clinic at Baylor Scott & White Health.
Questions? Contact Steve.
National Family Caregivers Month Interview with Sarah Trott – 12 p.m.
Broadcast Journalist and Podcast Host
Questions? Contact Tonya.
November 16
Veterans Group – 12 p.m.
A support group for Veterans with ALS and their spouses.
Questions? Contact Steve.
Houston Connection Group – 6:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Jennifer.
November 17
Ages 8 – 13 Peer Support Group – 7 p.m.
A support group for children who love someone with ALS.
Questions? Contact Tonya.
November 18
Young Adult Peer Support Group – 7 p.m.
A support group for high schoolers, college students, and others under 30 who love someone with ALS.
Questions? Contact Tonya.
November 19
ALS & FTD Caregiver Support Group – 12 p.m.
For Caregivers of someone with ALS & FTD
Questions? Contact Linda.
November 20
Corpus Christi Connection Group – 2 p.m.
Questions? Contact Linda.
November 23
Stress Less on Purpose – 11 a.m.
A workshop on self-care.
Questions? Contact Tonya.
November 24
Brewed Awakenings – 7:30 a.m.
A support group for women caregivers of someone with ALS.
Questions? Contact Tonya.
Austin Connection Group [Cancelled for Thanksgiving]
Questions? Contact Jennifer.
November 30
Rio Grande Valley Connection Group – 5:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Linda.
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Past Virtual Events
Missed one of our presentations or workshops? Don’t worry, we’ve recorded them so you can watch them anytime!